EDU 388 - Special Education Practices and Application

Semester Hours: 3
Participants will learn to the use knowledge of general and specialized curricula to individualize learning for individuals with exceptionalities, as well as how special education professionals select, adapt, and use a repertoire of evidence-based instructional strategies to advance learning of individuals with exceptionalities, in which they learn how to set high standards for students and assist them in developing life-long attitudes and behaviors such as responsibility, self-determinations, self-motivation, and ownership of their learning. The course is organized into units of instruction and builds on the basics and foundations to the practice and application of Special Education services and culminates with a final assessment and other artifacts that may be utilized in a teacher portfolio. The course is designed to provide and facilitate student experiences to gain knowledge and skills critical for teaching in Special Education. The course will include lectures, assigned readings, written assignments, facilitated large and small group discussions, collaborative teamwork, simulated case studies, role playing, reflective writing, and application to real-world professional experiences.

Pre-requisites: EDU 387 - My Role in Educating Students with Special Needs.

Offered: occasionally.